'Coronation Street' Spoilers: Denise Welch's Son Louis Healy Set For Soap Role?

The former 'Loose Woman' is a former Rovers landlady.

Denise Welch’s son looks set to follow in his mother’s soap footsteps by joining the cast of ‘Coronation Street’.

Louis Healy has reportedly auditioned for a role on the long-running ITV show, on which his mother played Rovers Return landlady Natalie Horrocks from 1997 to 2000.

Denise Welch with sons Louis (left) and Matt Healy
Denise Welch with sons Louis (left) and Matt Healy
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The 15-year-old met with producers at the soap’s Manchester studios last Friday (22 July), and Denise is said to be thrilled at the prospect of him landing a role.

Denise played Rovers Return landlady Natalie Horrocks
Denise played Rovers Return landlady Natalie Horrocks
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Louis’ father, Tim Healy, also had a role on ‘Corrie’, playing the father of barman Sean Tully, Paul Jones.

Showbiz runs in the Welch/Healy family, as Denise and Tim’s other son is 1975 frontman Matty.

Despite leaving the Street 16 years ago, former ‘Loose Woman’ Denise recently returned to soapland, popping up as Alison Slater in ‘EastEnders’ earlier this year.

Denise recently had a short stint in 'EastEnders'
Denise recently had a short stint in 'EastEnders'
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She recently announced plans to pursue a career in America, hoping to land a role in a film or US TV series.

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